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Ask Fiona: How can a cochlear implant help with my vestibular disorder?

Cochlear implants are primarily designed to restore hearing by bypassing damaged or non-functioning parts of the inner ear and stimulating the auditory nerve directly. While their primary function is auditory, they can have secondary effects

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Activator Poles Now Available in the UK

Movement is Life VeDA’s partnership with Urban Poling in North America has focused on the unique Rehabilitation Poles – The Activator’s - which are used by many balance disorder sufferers, and recommended by vestibular physiotherapists.

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Persistent Challenges: A Comprehensive Review of Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness, Controversies, and Clinical Complexities

Persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD) is a debilitating condition that involves persistent dizziness, a feeling of unsteadiness, and imbalance, which impacts daily functioning and quality of life. The average PPPD patient is in their mid-40s, with

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Ask Fiona: Why Isn’t the Epley Maneuver Working for Me?

If the Epley Maneuver, a common treatment for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), is no longer resolving your symptoms, it could be due to several factors. Why the Epley May Not Be Working Incorrect Diagnosis

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Research: Head Movements in Vestibular Patients

The study titled "Vestibular patients generate more regular head movements than healthy individuals during gaze-stabilization exercises," authored by Michael Schubert and colleagues, investigates differences in head movement patterns between vestibular patients and healthy controls during

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Off To The Races For Vestibular Awareness

Featuring Rick Siemon, vestibular patient and VeDA Ambassador. Rick was out for a run the first time the vertigo hit. He was struck by a world that was suddenly spinning. He almost didn’t make it

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Investigating health disparities in vestibular rehabilitation

Health disparities (HD) can have a devastating impact on individuals as well as the healthcare system. Health disparities can be linked to several factors such as access to health insurance, socioeconomic status, access to means

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How Do You Get to Carnegie Hall?

Sense of Direction in Vestibular Disorders In this article, published in the Journal of Vestibular Research, the current research regarding the impact of vestibular impairment on sense of direction (SOD) is explored. SOD refers to

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Understanding Oscillopsia and Its Connection to Fixational Eye Movements

What Is Oscillopsia? Oscillopsia is the perception of the environment, or your visual field, moving when it’s actually stationary. This symptom can feel like the world is shifting, bouncing, shimmering, or "jiggling," particularly when a

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Dizziness Related Disability in Persons with Post-Covid Condition

The Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) has affected over 750 million people and continues to increase. The nature and duration of symptoms experienced due to this disease vary widely among individuals. 43% of people who have had

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Navigating the Holidays

The holidays can be both an enjoyable and stressful time for those with vestibular disorders and dizziness. Whether you are traveling, attending social/family events, or indulging in yummy meals, we have some tips and recommendations

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Returning to Work

By Karen R Mizrach, BSW, MEd, Vestie Many people who are affected by vestibular symptoms and disorders often have to quit work, or at least take time away. It is a life changing situation to

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